[Remote] Project Manager - ThERM Center (Remote Eligible) (Casual)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. reputed company (ORNL) is seeking an reputed company project manager to support the establishment and execution of the Center of Excellence for Thermal Energy Research and Management (ThERM). The role involves coordinating technical activities across multiple research tasks, managing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring effective project planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of ThERM Center activities across multiple technical tasks and research teams
• Track project milestones, deliverables, budgets, and schedules to ensure alignment with program objectives
• Coordinate project reporting, including quarterly and annual reports to DOE and other stakeholders
• Maintain documentation of project decisions, scope adjustments, and technical trade-offs
• Coordinate engagement with the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB), industry partners, utilities, and technology developers
• Organize workshops, technical meetings, and stakeholder engagement events to support ThERM Center activities
• Support collaboration agreements, including CRADAs, Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) agreements, and other user-access mechanisms
• Facilitate communication among national laboratories, universities, industry partners, and government agencies
• Assist with development and implementation of the Center’s user access reputed company and operational processes
• Coordinate activities reputed company to test facility development, demonstration projects, and technology validation programs
• Support reputed company efforts including industry workshops, webinars, and technical engagement activities
• Assist leadership with long-term planning for the ThERM Center, including roadmap development, sustainment strategies, and industry engagement plans
• Support preparation of proposals, white papers, and technical documentation for new research initiatives
• Help identify collaboration opportunities with DOE programs, industry partners, and investors
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, reputed company, Teamwork, Safety, and Service
• Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success

Skills

• BS in engineering, business administration, project management, or a reputed company technical field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, research program coordination, or technology development programs
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-partner technical projects involving industry, government agencies, and/or research institutions
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams
• Proven experience tracking project schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables for reputed company programs
• Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, and project documentation for stakeholders, including government sponsors
• Demonstrated ability to plan and facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative research environment
• Direct experience working reputed company a DOE program office is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams across organizations
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced research environment, prioritize competing tasks, and adapt to evolving project needs and timelines

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Remote-eligible for ORNL in pre-approved locations
• reputed company and benefits programs
• Medical and retirement plans
• Flexible work hours
• On-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Generous Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Discounts

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